Chapter 30
After school started, the first thing that followed was military training. Young Master Jiang certainly would not waste time on military training, but thought it was a good opportunity to make friends with classmates and the beginning of a normal university life, so he let Gu Jiangkuo stay with peace of mind.
Gu Jiangkuo was naturally unwilling to do so, but the condition they finally reached was that he could go home anytime he had free time from the start of military training until graduation.
In fact, among all the freshmen, only a very small number are as reluctant as Gu Jiangkuo - Yanlin University cooperated with the local army this year, and all freshmen went to the military camp for closed training. The best ones would be selected into the special class to participate in high-intensity individual combat training, and they could even touch real guns.
This excited many students, especially boys.
Jiang Nuo was not very interested in these fighting and killing things. After seeing Gu Jiangkuo off, he prepared to deal with company affairs with peace of mind.
The "military order" signed with Huang Dongliang, Vice President Zhou and others has come into effect.
Today, Huang Dongliang no longer takes advantage of his seniority and keeps saying "You have to respect your seniors" like before. Vice President Zhou no longer acts arrogantly. Everyone is unprecedentedly humble and tries to ask Jiang Nuo for leniency.
"How can you force several executives to resign because of a single project? If this gets out, won't Jiang become a laughing stock among its peers?"
"It was just a small matter. We were all impulsive that day. How can it count? We have devoted most of our lives to fighting for the Jiang family."
"Uncle is old and just wants to retire safely. We will definitely follow your orders from now on. Can we let bygones be bygones this time?"
However, the young Mr. Jiang has a kind face but a hard heart.
"If it gets out that several senior executives are forced to resign because of a project, it will be a joke. Then, is it a joke if the chairman is forced to resign because of a mere project?" Jiang Nuo asked sternly.
Huang Dongliang and his companions were speechless.
Later, the entire Yanlin knew that the young chairman, who had just taken office for less than four months, had eradicated the "opposition" in the group at a devastating speed - not only several senior executives such as Huang Dongliang, but also a group of subordinates with shared interests.
Jiang Nuo filled all the vacant important positions with his own people, promoted a group of confidants, and publicly recruited a group of highly educated and high-quality professional managers from the society.
The management of Jiang Group has almost undergone a complete change.
It is unknown whether the new management will do a better job than the old ones, but what is certain is that they all obey the orders of the new chairman.
These things sound simple, but it took nearly a month for everything to be settled.
Ding Pingzhou had been busy this month. The Jinchuang Building was progressing at a remarkable pace, with the soft furnishings nearly complete. However, attracting investment remained a challenge, with many high-end brands having failed to secure deals. Naturally, Ding wouldn't publicize this matter.
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Ding Pingzhou made an appointment with General Manager Jiang through the formal appointment process from the Chairman's Secretariat.
The time is 2:00 PM and the location is in the president’s office.
This office is quite different from what I remember. The types of green plants have changed, the management and black art books on the bookshelf have been replaced with practical university textbooks, and there is an extra desk.
Somehow, Ding Pingzhou felt that the desk was very annoying.
"Who is this? How dare he work in your office?" Ding Pingzhou asked with a hint of jealousy.
However, Jiang Nuo was selectively deaf, walked around from behind the boss's desk, and politely offered his seat: "Boss Ding, please sit down."
Ding Pingzhou: “………………”
However, Ding Pingzhou looked at the sofa and fell into memories again. He said melancholy, "Xiao Nuo, I remember this sofa too. We had an argument here. I assure you, there is really nothing between Xu Jiasi and me. I have already blocked him."
In fact, what he said was a bit cunning. Although he had blocked Xu Jiasi, Xu Jiasi contacted him with another number and even threatened him, asking him to meet him tomorrow.
However, there was no need to report every detail. Ding Pingzhou was confident that he could handle it. He continued, "I will never contact him again. If you don't believe me, you can check my address book and show you all the chat records on my phone—"
Jiang Nuo couldn't bear to listen any longer: "Boss Ding, I only have half an hour. Why don't we get down to business?"
Ding Pingzhou was silent for a moment, then said in an increasingly depressed tone, "Do you really want to be so distant from me? You don't even want to call me by my name."
Jiang Nuo: "Twenty-five minutes left."
Ding Pingzhou: “………………………………”
"Okay," Ding Pingzhou sighed, "I'm here on behalf of the company to discuss the investment in Jinchuang Building with you—don't rush to reject me."
"I know you might be angry when I mention Jinchuang Building, but you should be the one who knows Jinchuang's future best, right?"
Jiang Nuo thought: Of course I know you best. I can only make you happy for one month at most. Once the policy of supporting new business districts is announced, the price of Jinchuang Building will be cut in half, and it will be based on the market price, not Ding’s purchase price.
Jiang Nuo said calmly, "If you're talking about this, then I really don't have any interest."
"How could that be?" Ding Pingzhou said, "Xiao Nuo, I know you're not someone who acts on impulse."
"It's true that I underestimated you in the past, thinking that you knew nothing when you first entered the society. But now, everyone knows that Jiang's new president is a leader who pushes forward the old wave. First, he saved the failed project and then resolved the internal personnel changes in the company with thundering means. No one can help but give you a thumbs up." Ding Pingzhou said this with admiration in his eyes.
However, Jiang Nuo felt nothing in his heart.
In his previous life, Jiang Nuo hoped to get Ding Pingzhou's affirmation, but now that he really heard it, he just felt bored and even a little distracted. Suddenly he remembered Gu Jiangkuo's bright eyes, and his expression was so focused, as if those eyes could only accommodate Jiang Nuo.
"So, I don't believe you would give up such a sure-win investment for the sake of personal feelings," Ding Pingzhou said.
Jiang Nuo shook his head, "Who said this is a sure-win investment?"
Ding Pingzhou bluntly said, "I'm sure you found out later. I saw the city plan."
"What city planning document?" Jiang Nuo refused to admit it. "I don't know what you're talking about. Besides, if I'm not mistaken, you haven't even negotiated with a decent brand, right? Honestly, I'm not optimistic about the Jinchuang Building. This project won't make money, and Jiang's company won't invest in a project that's guaranteed to lose money."
"You—!" Ding Pingzhou was sorely touched that he said excitedly, "Why are you doing this? It's true that I did something dishonest about Jin Chuang, but Xiao Nuo, as long as you agree to reconcile with me, won't what's mine be yours?"
Jiang Nuo once again deliberately glanced at his watch: "There are only five minutes left, Mr. Ding, if there is nothing else, please go back."
"Jiang! Nuo!" Ding Pingzhou was furious. "Are you really not going to cooperate with me?"
Jiang Nuo gave him a helpless expression.
Ding Pingzhou: “…………”
Ding Pingzhou: "Then don't blame me for not reminding you. If you don't invest, there are plenty of people willing to pour in hot money—including your Jiang family—and don't say that I didn't take you with me when I had a good project."
"Someone from the Jiang family?" Jiang Nuo, "Are you referring to my stepmother, Lao Meiqin?"
Ding Pingzhou agreed.
"I'm afraid she doesn't have the spare money to pay you," Jiang Nuo said. "You're a step too late. She's already lost most of her money. I'm afraid she can't even afford a Kelly bag."
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Ding Pingzhou and Jiang Nuo parted ways unhappily, while on the other side, Lao Meiqin was indeed conflicted by the row of Hermès watches in her home.
"No, they are all my treasures and I can't bear to sell any of them." Lao Meicen said distressedly.
A handsome man in his thirties said, "Miss Mikoto, is there no other way? You still have so many shares. Just sell some and you can make up for the losses!"
Lao Meiqin: "No, those shares are what Lao Jiang left for Xiao Su. I can't touch them."
"What are you afraid of? You can pay it back when you make money." The man continued to persuade, "I have reliable information. Boyo shares will be involved and they are specifically shorting this stock. It is said that they have solid evidence of their financial fraud. The China Securities Regulatory Commission will intervene soon, and this stock will fall immediately. You can't let go at this time. Keep buying a little more and hold on. You will make a lot of money soon!"
"But I really have no money left," Lao Meiqin said worriedly. "I can't even give Jiang Su pocket money. He's already suspicious of us."
"Boss Jiang has been lying in bed for so long and still can't wake up. He's probably dead," the man said. "Are you going to be a widow forever? If not, let's talk to Jiang Su. I'm sure he'll understand."
"It's difficult." Lao Meiqin sighed and leaned softly on the man's shoulder.
At this moment, there was a loud sound of a door closing, and the two people who were snuggling together separated like lightning. Lao Meicen looked towards the door and saw his son who was almost 16 years old.
Lao Meiqin: "Jiang Su..."
However, Jiang Su ignored her and ran upstairs like a gust of wind. In less than five minutes, he came down again like a gust of wind. He ignored his own mother and rushed out of the villa angrily.
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When Jiang Su rushed into his brother's house, Jiang Nuo was petting the dog and looking at Jiang Kuofa's photo.
I have to say that Boss Gu is a talented person.
The military training was said to be completely closed and mobile phones were not allowed, but he was able to get his phone back every week and send messages to Jiang Nuo regularly to report his safety, and also attach a few photos.
Most of them were selfies taken at deadly angles for straight men, and the face that had finally become a little whiter had become even darker after being tanned. However, Gu Jiangkuo, wearing a camouflage uniform, actually had a sexiness that was overflowing with hormones.
"elder brother--!"
Jiang Nuo was startled by the sudden shout, and his first reaction was to exit the WeChat interface guiltily.
After I logged out, I realized belatedly: "Why should I feel guilty? Look at the photos he posted. What's wrong?"
But Jiang Su didn't give Jiang Nuo this chance. He came up to him, with a sad face, and said, "Brother, I'll stay at your house for a few days."
Jiang Nuo: “???”
Jiang Nuo: "Why are you staying here when you're fine? Did you have a fight with Lao Meiqin?"
Jiang Nuo had never called Lao Meiqin "Mom." He had always called her by her first name since they were little. Jiang Su had often clashed with him over this, but this time, Jiang Su didn't actually argue. He just pulled a long face and said sullenly, "I'm going to my room. Is Aunt Mei here? I'm hungry!"
Jiang Nuo: “…………”
Aunt Mei responded and came out, and asked in surprise, "Why is the second young master here?" After saying that, she looked at Jiang Nuo, waiting for the instructions from her real employer.
"Just cook him a bowl of instant noodles." Jiang Nuo said unhappily.
Aunt Mei received the order and said with a smile: "Second Young Master, the eldest young master is joking with you. What do you want to eat?"
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After the two entered the kitchen, Jiang Nuo continued to pet the dog and whispered to himself, "Wangcai, what do you think is going on? This didn't happen in my previous life."
In his previous life, Jiang Su had always been at odds with him, and it was not until Jiang Nuo went bankrupt that he extended a helping hand to him.
So, why was Jiang Su suddenly so close to him now, even bringing her suitcase to his house? The reason seemed easy to guess. The biggest difference between her past life and now was that her father had passed away early. By this time in her past life, Lao Meiqin was already a widow, and she was still so young, so it was understandable for her to fall in love again.
But now, Lao Jiang is still alive.
Lao Meiqin's love affair at this time was considered an affair, and she was cuckolding her father. Jiang Su certainly couldn't accept it.
"Is that so, Wangcai?"
The silly dog cried out "woof", broke free from Jiang Nuo's hands, shook his fat body, rolled over, got up, shook his fur, wagged his big tail, and ran straight to the kitchen.
Jiang Nuo: “…………”
Jiang Nuo began to miss Gu Jiangkuo again.
Without him walking the dog, the stupid dog has the energy to destroy the house again.
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Wangcai succeeded as expected. He took out a large piece of bone and ran into the yard to eat it all by himself. Jiang Su slurped the noodles with his head down.
After finishing a large bowl of beef noodle soup, he slowly moved to Jiang Nuo and said hesitantly, "Brother, do you know how Dad is doing now?"
Jiang Nuoxin thought: It is indeed so!
He didn't show it on his face and said truthfully, "His condition is currently stable. Although he hasn't woken up yet, he has been transferred out of the ICU. At least things look optimistic now. The medical conditions in City A are second to none in the country. It's definitely better than staying in Yanlin."
"That's good. I miss my dad." Jiang Su said after sniffing.
Jiang Nuo couldn't help but sigh when he saw this. After all, they were brothers, and their feelings for Lao Jiang were the same. Jiang Nuo rubbed Jiang Su's head and said, "In a few days, during the National Day holiday, when your school is closed and the company's affairs are over, how about I take you to City A to see him?"
"Okay." Jiang Su seemed to be full of grievances, tears fell down, and suddenly she hugged Jiang Nuo.
It was only then that Jiang Nuo realized that his younger brother, who he had always thought was shorter than him, had grown into an adult and was even taller than him, making it difficult for him to hold him.
"Dad will definitely get better, right?" Jiang Su said sobbingly.
Jiang Nuo felt uncomfortable because of his crying, and comforted him uncertainly: "It will definitely happen."
"I want to stay here until Dad is discharged from the hospital." Jiang Su continued to sob.
Jiang Nuo sighed: "Okay."
"Then drive me to school yourself tomorrow." Jiang Su's emotions calmed down a little and he began to make further demands.
But he heard his brother say flatly: "No."
Jiang Su: “?”
"When have I ever been someone's driver?" Jiang Nuo said nonsensically, his expression calm. "Besides, I have something important to do tomorrow. I'll ask Lao Liu to take you there."
Although Jiang Su was still a student, he had heard a lot about his brother's glorious deeds after he took over as chairman. He knew that Jiang Nuo was very powerful and must be very busy, so he said reluctantly, "Okay then."
"Well, go to bed early. You have classes tomorrow." Jiang Nuo sent his younger brother away, but did not rush upstairs to sleep.
Instead, he went to the small warehouse under the stairs in the living room on the first floor, pushed open the invisible door, and started rummaging through the things in the small warehouse. There were cigarettes and alcohol given by others, gift boxes of dried bird's nest and ginseng, and snacks like beef jerky and chocolate.
Jiang Nuo packed up almost all the snacks before finishing work with satisfaction. After hearing Gu Jiangkuo complain about not having enough to eat in the army, the heavy training volume, and the excessive consumption of physical energy, which caused him to always be hungry, he prepared to bring him some snacks.
Yes, what Mr. Jiang called "business" was to deliver supplies to Gu Jiangkuo.
It turned out that every time Gu Jiangkuo sent a WeChat message, he would tactfully express his longing for Jiang Nuo. When he found that this trick didn't work, he changed to a pathetic route, always complaining about not having enough to eat and being physically exhausted. Sure enough, this aroused the sympathy of Young Master Jiang, who agreed to send him supplies - even though the military training was nearing its end at this time.
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The next day, Jiang Nuo slept until he woke up naturally - by then Jiang Su had already gone to school - he took his student ID and drove to the military training camp himself.
It was already noon when they arrived. Before Jiang Nuo set off, he naturally greeted everyone, showed his student ID, and entered the camp smoothly.
There were people everywhere, and the instructors and students were all wearing camouflage uniforms, making it difficult to distinguish them. Jiang Nuo searched for a while before finally finding Gu Jiangkuo.
However, at this time, Gu Jiangkuo was doing a training performance. His tanned face was painted with camouflage, and he was wearing a combat uniform of the same color and black combat boots. Like a real soldier, he flew through numerous obstacles, climbed, jumped, and finally jumped down from the barbed wire fence of the obstacle. He picked up a Type 95 sniper rifle placed at the destination and shot it into the bull's eye ten meters away!
The whole set of movements was smooth and flowing, as fierce and agile as a wild cheetah, which aroused thunderous applause from the audience and cheers of "Squad Leader Gu is so handsome".
Well, how could it look like he was lacking food and drink, or was so hungry that he was physically exhausted?
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A shares cannot be shorted or longed. This article is fictional and written casually. Don't take it seriously.
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